Cerebral Palsy International Research Foundation Research Grant Program

Cerebral Palsy International Research Foundation Research Grant Program The Foundation provides funding for pilot studies on research important to the prevention, cure, and treatment of cerebral palsy, including improvement in the quality of life of persons with disabilities due to cerebral palsy. This broad research agenda includes basic, clinical and applied research in the biomedical and bioengineering sciences. Research grant applications are reviewed for scientific merit by independent referees, the Foundation’s Scientific Advisory Council, and finally, by the Foundation’s Board of Directors. Grants are awarded on a competitive basis taking into account scientific merit, scientific and clinical significance, and relevance to cerebral palsy. Grants are generally awarded for up to 2 years at a maximum of $50,000 a year. The preparation and review of research grant applications requires a great deal of time and effort for all persons and organizations involved. In order to expedite the process, the following procedure is used for the submission of research grant proposals to the Cerebral Palsy International Research Foundation. A mandatory “Letter of Intent” must be submitted (see address below) prior to the submission of a full application (due January 15, 2014). On the basis of the review of the letter, the investigator will be advised within two weeks whether the Foundation will accept a full application. 1. The letter should no...
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